Its hard to imagine but hondaacura use to have classleading gps navigation, it seems now a. Jul 07, 2010 perhaps the tl will get this transmission soon. The 20 tl shawd model features acuras superhandling allwheeldrive system, which not only shifts power between the front and rear wheels but also adjusts the power flow between the rear wheels to improve how the tl shawd corners. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. The environmental protection agency epa rates the frontwheel drive 20 tl at 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The 20 acura tl is a comfortable, attractive, and wellequipped luxury sedanbut in top sh awd guise it morphs into something that even driving enthusiasts will find compelling. Torn between the taurus sho and the acura tl awdtech.
Acura is a great brand unto itself of course, but there is no superficial upcharge here like there is for many other luxury cars out there. If youre looking for a used luxury sedan with a lot of equipment and a sporty character, you probably have the 20092014 acura tl and the 200720 infiniti g on your shopping list. On the shawd, theres one other true sign of a sportsedan. Having previously driven a 2003 cltype s i have over 7 years of previous ownership experience and over 16 years total driving hondaacura products. The tl is also available with acuras shawd all wheel drive system and a more powerful 305hp. Used car pricing for the 20 acura tl shawd sedan 4d. So, its probably a wash when it comes to feature content with a tl sh awd wtech vs a sho all optioned up. Redesigned for 2009 and refreshed in 2012, the base 20 acura tl comes in a frontwheeldrive configuration and is powered by a 3. Try my free car shopping tool for the best deals on cars to buy and lease at.
All in all, the tl shawd is a surprisingly fun car to drive. Not that its a bad thing, but if youre looking for an awd sedan with a manual transmission, this is your only option. Search over 1,900 listings to find the best local deals. The editors at recently pitted the 20 acura tl against five other contenders. Allwheeldrive models are rated at 1826 mpg with the automatic transmission, and 1725 mpg with the manual. View detailed specs, features and options for the 20 acura tl 4dr sdn auto shawd advance at u. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Tl shawd tech adds to tl shawd the choice of automatic or manual transmissions only trim with the manual choice, rear decklid spoiler with integrated rearview camera, acura 60gb hdd navigation system, gpslinked solarsensing dualzone automatic climate control, keyless access system smart entry and push button start with driver. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 20 acura tl shawd sedan 4d. I was shocked when i looked into the price on the fully loaded tl awd compared to the the comparible lexus power wise and a6 size and power, a4 was to weak of an engine. Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding. All tl drivetrains carry over for 20, meaning a frontdrive model running a 3. Unlike the g, it was only offered as a sedan, and unlike the g, it came standard with frontwheel drive, though allwheel drive was an option. Having previously driven a 2003 cltype s i have over 7 years of previous ownership experience and over 16 years total driving honda acura products.
The worst complaints are steering, seat belts air bags problems. A manual tl shawd is rated at 17 mpg city25 highway versus 1826 for automatic allwheeldrivers. Add acuras technology or advanced packages and the sticker price will climb quickly. Select a 20 acura tl trim level a midsize luxury sedan with seating for five, the 20 acura tl is a unique blend of safety, sport, and reliability. All tl models received a v6 with frontwheeldrive versions powered by a 3.
Used car pricing for the 20 acura tl sh awd sedan 4d. Feb 14, 2014 and to underscore what this car can do, word around the water cooler is that its legitimately fun on a road course, as alien as the notion would be for most tl sh awd owners out there. You can still get the 5series with either allwheel drive or a manual transmission, but not both in the same car. The manual is only available paired with allwheel drivesuper handling allwheel drive, or shawd in acura lingoand a 305hp, 3. And to underscore what this car can do, word around the water cooler is that its legitimately fun on a road course, as alien as the notion would be. Used 20 acura tl shawd for sale with photos cargurus. Ive test driven the tl, in both awd and base models. Used 20 acura tl shawd sedan 4d pricing kelley blue book. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 20 acura tl sh awd sedan 4d. View detailed specs, features and options for the 20 acura tl 4dr sdn auto shawd tech at u. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. Even if the acura tl shawd 6mt were not a good car, it would still deserve our support as the only upscale midsize sedan available with both allwheel drive and a manual transmission in north america. For me the tl was big enough whereas the a46, 3 series, cts, and. Dec, 2012 the 20 acura tl is available in two different trims.
Get reliability information for the 20 acura tl from consumer reports, which. Ive had the shawd wadvance package auto for over a year now. Our list of 4 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 20 acura tl. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. I had been searching for a car for about 56 months and drove the chrysler 300m, infiniti m35, range rover hse before coming across a 2010 tl shawd on with the 6spd manual, it appealed. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
The tl offers everything people want in luxury car, and i cannot stress its quality of execution enough. Its hard to imagine but honda acura use to have classleading gps navigation, it seems now a. Heres the 20 acura tl shawd on everyman driver everyman driver. Jan 01, 20 heres the 20 acura tl sh awd on everyman driver everyman driver. Torn between the taurus sho and the acura tl awdtech car. May 31, 20 acura is a great brand unto itself of course, but there is no superficial upcharge here like there is for many other luxury cars out there. You can still get the 5series with either allwheel drive or a manual transmission, but. My 2012 acura tl shawd is almost 11 months old, has been driven almost 14,000 miles, and has 410 days to go till the lease expires. The 20 acura tl is available in two different trims. Oct 29, 2012 the second and more powerful setup includes acuras shawd allwheel drive and a 305hp 3. A sixspeed manual is available with the shawd, and honda continues to engineer excellent shifters, but good luck finding a dealer with one in stock.
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